Recruitment events for employers
Get in front of Vandals
In-person recruitment events give you the opportunity to build meaningful connections with Vandal students from the moment they arrive on campus through graduation. By showing up and engaging face-to-face, you create stronger relationships, gain deeper insight into student talent and leave a lasting impression that sets your organization apart.
From career fairs to networking events and classroom visits, these interactions help you meet motivated students across more than 200 areas of study and build connections that lead to long-term hiring success. Expand your presence across Idaho by connecting with students at all four U of I campuses, opening more pathways to grow your talent pipeline.
Want to brainstorm other ways to connect, email careerservices@uidaho.edu.
Host an on-campus information session
Looking to grow your presence at University of Idaho? These sessions allow you to share job and internship opportunities while giving students a deeper understanding of your organization.
Event setup and media needs
A staff member will meet you 15-20 minutes before your event begins to assist with setup. We can provide basic media needs, including connections for HDMI and VGA. Many event spaces also have audio.
Make sure to share media needs in advance. It can be difficult or impossible to accommodate day-of.
Parking
Career Services is pleased to provide a complimentary campus parking permit to recruiters. Our team will contact you with details after confirming your visit.
To learn more about purchasing a Visitor Permit or short-term parking, visit the Parking and Transportation website.
Food and beverage services
Exclusivity
Idaho Eats has been contracted by University of Idaho to provide all on-campus food and beverage services. Visit Idaho Eats to view their catering services.
Ordering
Catering arrangements and menu selections must be confirmed within 10 business days of your event. Sufficient notice allows Dining Services time to schedule production and staffing. An additional fee will be assessed for all orders placed less than 10 business days prior to your event.
Call 208-885-2576 to work with the Catering Office.
Reservation cancellations
Notice of cancellation for reservations must be received 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel reservations or no-show occurrences will result in a $25 fee. Additional cost recovery may be assessed for services rendered or equipment prior to the cancellation.
The scheduling office reserves the right to refuse future requests for any group based on multiple no-show occurrences or inappropriate use of space.
Engagement opportunities
Handshake for employers
Get your job opportunities, events and recruiters in front of students.
Career Services’ signature events
Career Fair Week and the Etiquette Dinner are two signature events that give you valuable access to Vandal talent. During Career Fair Week, you’ll connect with a large pool of students and alumni ready for internships, co-ops and full-time roles, helping you build your talent pipeline quickly. The Etiquette Dinner offers a more personal setting to engage with students, build relationships and showcase your organization while supporting their professional development. Together, these events help you strengthen your brand and create meaningful connections that lead to successful hires.
Career Fair Week
Career Fair Week is a multi-day recruiting experience designed to help you connect with Vandal students at every stage of the hiring process. It begins with college and program Networking Nights, where you can engage with students in targeted majors in a more personal setting. The Career Fair follows, giving you access to a broad pool of candidates across more than 200 areas of study. In the days after, on-campus interviews allow you to continue conversations and move top candidates forward, creating a seamless path from first connection to hiring.
College/program Networking Nights
As part of your fair registration, consider attending any of our College Networking Nights the evening prior to the Career Fair. Networking night events provide students with the opportunity to learn networking, communication and professional skills with company representatives looking to engage with a targeted college-specific audience.
View the College/Program Networking Night information
Career Fair
Recruiting at the Career Fair is your chance to connect with top Vandal talent from a variety of majors. Whether you are looking for full-time employees, interns, co-ops or graduate school candidates, the fair offers a diverse pool of students ready to take the next step in their careers. Do not miss the opportunity to engage with motivated Vandals who are eager to contribute and make an impact within your company. Secure your table and meet your future hires or students.
Career Fair interviews
Employers may conduct interviews during in-person fairs; this is an optional activity and Career Services does not guarantee private rooms or space.
The day after Fall and Spring fairs, Career Services organizes interviews on campus. Indicate your interest in post-fair interviews on your registration to secure space. Our staff will check students in and direct them to a general waiting area where interviewers will greet them when ready. Career Services works to provide satisfactory interview space, but privacy may not be guaranteed in large rooms.
Fall and Spring registrations include the cost of one interview table for the day after the fair. Reserve additional day-after interviewing tables for $25 each when registering.
Recruit at Fall 2026 Career Fair
Join us on Oct. 7 for the Fall 2026 Career Fair and connect with motivated Vandal who are eager to work with you.
Registering for the Career Fair
Pricing
| Registrant type | Price | Additional benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Sponsor (limit 10) | $1,000 | Recognition on all fair marketing materials Reserved curbside space First choice booth No late fee |
| Executive Pass (limit 20) | $700 | Reserved front row space Second choice booth No late fee |
| Returning Corporate/For-profit | $550 | |
| First-time Corporate/For-profit | $450 | |
| Gov't/Education/Large Non-profit* | $400 | |
| State of Idaho K-12 School District | $175 | |
| Small Non-profit** | $175 | |
| University of Idaho Colleges/Programs | $125 |
For more information or to sponsor or attend an event, email Employer Relations or call 208-885-6121.
*Large non-profits have an operating budget greater than $500,000
**Small non-profits have an operating budget below $500,000
Included in your registration
- One 8-foot table and two chairs (linen can be requested with your registration)
- Complimentary campus parking
- Assistance with load in/out
- Receipt and storage of pre-shipped display materials
- Complimentary food and beverages
- Fall and Spring fairs only: One table for optional day-after student interviewing. Additional day-after interview tables are available for $25 each.
Late payment, cancellation and no-show policy
Non-payments and late payments
A late payment fee of $75 in addition to the invoice total will be enforced if payment for the career fair is not received two weeks prior to day of the Career Fair. Career Services recognizes some government agencies are not allowed to pay prior to participating in events, please make prior payment arrangements with employer relations staff.
Cancellations
Cancellation requests sent to careerservices@uidaho.edu or amberg@uidaho.edu at least two weeks prior to the fair date will be fully refunded. Cancellations within this two-week period will not receive a refund. Failure to pay your invoice will not result in a withdrawn registration for this Career Fair. However, the outstanding amount must be paid before you can register for any future events. This policy is due to booth holds, facility use payments and meal counts required by campus services already in process for the fair.
No-shows
Any no-show who does not contact Career Services to cancel their registration will be responsible for the full registration amount plus a $50 administrative fee. Future fair registrations will be held pending until payment is received.
Day of fair information
Shipping materials to/from Career Fairs
Shipping to campus
Displays and recruiting materials for the fair may be shipped in advance and delivered to your booth if received by the day before the fair. You must collect late parcels from Campus Mail on your own.
Ship materials to:
U of I Career Fair
Attn: Your Company Name
Campus Mail & Receiving
875 Perimeter Drive
Moscow ID 83844
Return shipping
You must schedule a pick-up with your preferred carrier for the day after the fair. Please also send a shipping label with your representative.
Pickup location:
Roll-up Doors
East end of Kibbie Dome
1000 Stadium Drive
Moscow, ID 83843
Lodging
Lodging information for Moscow, Pullman and surrounding areas is available through Visit Moscow. Some hotels offer special rates for career fair recruiters so be sure to ask when you make your reservation.
Travel
Nearby airports include:
- Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (within 5 minutes of downtown Moscow). Local hotel shuttles and taxis provide transportation to-and-from this airport.
- Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (35 miles south of Moscow).
- Spokane International Airport (85 miles north of Moscow).
Parking on campus
Career Fairs at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome
Unload in Lot 31, at the east entrance of the Kibbie Dome (Map), and park in lots 34 and 57 to the west. Parking permits are not necessary on career fair day.
One-day Visitor's Permit
For any campus visit, employers can purchase a one-day visitor's pass. A license plate number is needed to make the purchase.
Check-in time
Check-in begins one hour prior to the start of the fair. Booth assignments and other day-of information will be provided.
Dine with students at the Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday, March 26, 2026
Dine with students learning professional etiquette skills over a multi-course meal. Career Services will pair students majoring in areas matching your company's interests with representatives at your sponsored table. Students gain valuable practical business networking experience while gaining insight into your company’s mission and vision.
Exclusive Etiquette Dinner sponsorship options are available to help you maximize your recruiting efforts, boost your brand visibility and connect directly with around 200 students.
To learn more contact Employer Relations or call 208-885-6121.
Virtually connect with Vandals
Virtual information sessions are a great opportunity to connect with U of I students for companies with limited budgets. Setting up a session is simple through Handshake — just submit your request and an employer relations representative will review it.
Are you new to virtual recruiting or do you need a digital reboot? Send an email to careerservices@uidaho.edu and someone from our team will be happy to assist.
Tips on how to organize your virtual event
- Scheduling: Tuesdays through Thursdays are the best weekdays to host an event. Make sure the information below is filled out on each event.
- School: Search for University of Idaho. Make sure you’ve added us to your favorites list and that you are approved to post events with us.
- Date: We recommend clicking the small calendar icons to select dates
- Time zones: The Moscow main campus and Coeur d’Alene center are on Pacific Time. The Boise and Idaho Falls centers are on Mountain Time.
- Branding image: Include your organization’s logo to promote your session. If you have a logo for your company profile on Handshake, it will load automatically. If you would like to use a different one, click the pencil icon to upload a new image.
- Description: Explain to students what you will discuss, include features or highlights of your session such as speakers, office 360 tours or panel members, and if applicable, consider mentioning your target majors or class years.